McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

McDonald’s
Corp said on Tuesday it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its
global beef supply, fueling projections that other restaurants will
follow suit. The
move by the world’s biggest fast-food chain addresses concerns that the
overuse of antibiotics vital to fighting human infections in farm
animals may diminish the drugs’ effectiveness in people. McDonald’s
said it will measure the use of antibiotics in its 10 biggest markets,
including the United States, and set targets to curb their use by the
end of 2020. The markets cover 85 percent of the company’s global beef
supply chain. –ReutersRead more…